The Nelson Family: Just me and the boys!

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Just me and the boys!

So Greg left this afternoon for his job interview and will be back tomorrow night. It is just me and the boys now! This morning was really crazy busy for some reason, and I was not happy with how we all parted this morning. I envisioned it being much more exciting and romantic, but we were both running in different directions. Sad, but it isn't the end of the world I know. I think I just get these ideas in my head how I want certain things and events to play out, but I forget to take into account that when other people are involved I can't control the situation. You think I would learn this by now, but I am still learning!

Despite the rough start to the day, it has been a really good day. As soon as Greg left I said a prayer that I would have a good attitude and just be able to have fun with the boys while I am by myself, and I believe that prayer has been answered. I am very grateful for that! After Deagan's preschool, we went to the movies and saw "Gnomeo and Juliet." (Don't waste your money on this one. It was a painful hour and half; but that also might have had something to do with chasing an almost 1 year old up and down the stairs. Luckily we were the only people in the theater.) Deagan loves going to the movie; especially 3D ones. He likes to get his 3D glasses, but doesn't really wear them. It is so funny to me the age that we live in. We will watch a preview for a movie now and he will ask "Is that in 3D?"

After the movies, we came back and let the baby rest. We then went to the local Y so I could work out and the boys could play in the kids room. (I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE the fact that the gym has child care. It really is my most favorite thing about where we live sometimes.) We got home a lot later than I was expecting, but I had dinner in the crock pot so dinner was easy and the boys went to bed easy! Not too bad with dad being gone! I was worried how tonight would go, and while the boys did not get their normal bath before bed I think we did ok.

With Greg being gone, I realize how much I depend on him. He really is my better half and he makes me feel safe and secure. Not that I don't feel that now, but I find myself more anxious with him gone. I am so grateful to have him in my life, and I am so blessed that he has the drive and ambition that he does. Because of that he has TWO job interviews tomorrow with some big name companies. I am so proud of him and the hard work that he has put into grad school these past 2 years. He is a great provider for our family, and I love him so much for that.

Tomorrow is another day with just the three of us, but I am excited for it! I have lots of things I want to do, so I am sure we will not be bored.

Now its on to cleaning and watching my shows; by myself. I am actually excited about it, so don't feel too bad for me! :)

2 comments:

Cori said...: I am sure Greg will do great! I kinda like having an evening to myself sometime filled with just watching shows and cleaning.; February 15, 2011 at 10:41 PM
Rachelle said...: once in a while, its good to have a break from the men, but I agree with the safety and comfort thing. having the priesthood in the home makes a big difference. by now its almost over! we have been keeping you in our prayers for good health and the job search!; February 16, 2011 at 9:03 AM

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I don't want to forget all the cute things that my children have said or will say, so check back often to see what the Nelson family has to say!

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He took it seriously, and said, "I have little boobies mommy! But do I have milk?"

Me: "No you don't have milk. I was just kidding."

Deagan: "But do I have water in my boobies?"

Needless to say, he did not follow through with what I said:)

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*We went to Olive Garden for dinner tonight, and after the waitress brought us our breadsticks my son yelled after her, "Thank you lady!"

*My oldest loves to bring toys with him to bed. Tonight he had a couple of toy dinosaurs that he got for Christmas. The rule we have of bringing toys in bed is that the toys can't play, they have to sleep too. Tonight, he was having a hard time just letting his toys sleep, so I kept asking him to stop playing with the dinosaurs so he could go to sleep. He was getting really frustrated at me because of this and towards the end he started saying, "I am very mad at you!" It was so hard for me not to laugh at that.

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He has done this for a while now, but whenever we are in the car he will ask, "Where are we going?" in a annoyed kind of voice. Later on he will ask really sadly, "Where did my house go?"

October 29, 2009

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D: "Pick it up Mommy!"

Me: "It is right by you, you pick it up."

**Pause from Deagan**

D: "Michelle! Pick it up!"

I couldn't help but smile when he called me Michelle. Maybe this day will be better then I am expecting.

September 6, 2009

I think that wanting your privacy while going potty is a natural instinct that we are all born with and that develops over time. D is beginning to show signs that this privacy is a very important time when going to the bathroom. This afternoon I was making dinner and came in to the living room to check on him. As I walked into the room, he held out his hand and yelled, "No Mom! Go back!" I can always tell when he is done by him allowing me to stay in the same room with him.

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D wants me to always watch what he is doing regardless of what it is. His new favorite thing to say is, "WATCH MOM!" over and over.

July 11, 2009

I was taking a bath, and locked D in the bathroom with me while I did so so I could keep an eye on him. During this process, D was very interested in his old nursing buddies (if you get my drift) and kept saying "Yummy!" "Yummy?" I asked him. "What did it taste like?" "HOT DOGS!" He replied!

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